Senior Moment

Have you ever had a senior moment? The kind of moment were you know you are not crazy, but you feel like you are. Yes, I know a few specific people reading this have. I won't mention any names, but you know who you are. Well today was the day for me. I had plans to make a pumpkin topiary for my front porch. I am not very crafty, but I can copy like the best of them. I went to Michael's and bought everything needed. When I came upon the isle with the glue guns and sticks I said, "No, I have plenty of that at home. I have a glue gun and a 1000 glue sticks." When I passed the fake pumpkins I said, "Nope I have those too." Finally I got home and began to make my topiary. The only problem was #1 my pumpkins were no where to be found and #2 my glue gun/ sticks were missing. I was very perplexed because I new I had just seen them. I could picture them in my head and I new where the should be, but they were no where to be found. So the hunt began !!! No closet, drawer, cabinet or bed was left un-turned. How could I loose 3 PUMPKINS and 1000 glue sticks. There is not a happy ending to this story. I still have not found my pumpkins or glue gun/sticks. I had a senior moment and it was scary because I know I saw those darn PUMPKINS !!!

This is the final product !! Cathryn helped me make the pumpkin topiary. And yes, I had to buy new pumpkins.... I never found the missing ones !!

P-A-R-T-Y H-A-R-T-Y !!!!

I can't believe we just celebrated Cathryn's 4th birthday. Where has the time gone ??? Yes her real birthday isn't until Sept. 29th, but we had it early so everyone could swim. What a Fabulous time we all had. I love a good party and what more fun than 15 kids, great ADULT fellowship/conversation and food :o) Ok I could have done without the 15 kids, but Cathryn had a wonderful Birthday. I am not going to tell her that her REAL birthday is coming up in a few days. She would want another party !!!

Beach Ball Cake





Yes the water was cold at first, but that didn't slow them down. You won't see any adults swimming . We are smarter than that !! :o)

Adorable !!

Cathryn had her 4th Birthday Party a few weekends ago. Aunt Melissa made Cathryn's Birthday shirt and Claire's monogrammed dress !! She also made Davis a bright orange Tennessee shirt (he wore that later for the game). They were adorable :o) Thank you Aunt Wissa ...

Sweet Thought !!

Last night on our way to church we passed a school bus. Out of the blue Cathryn says, " When Davis gets bigger and can walk by himself and talk then we are going to ride the school bus together." It made me want to cry. I said, "That is so nice of you to say Cathryn, but what if Davis never walks by himself or talks?" She replied, " Oh he will. " What a sweet day that would be !!!

Sun, Swimming and Rocks !!!

Today was long, tiring, hard and fun all at the same time. We started the day off with 7 tons of rock delivered to the house. The plan was to fill in around the pool. It didn't take long for me to ask, "Who's dumb idea was this?" I was quickly reminded it was mine. Oh Yeah !! I did want rock. Everyone pitched in to help. Even Cathryn worked hard and hung right in there with us. At the end of the day we were all finished and pooped !! I needed some Motrin and Calgone .... The kids were all sound asleep by 7:30 (even Claire). Yes we are exhausted, but it doesn't get any better than sun, swimming and hauling ROCKS :o)

Fencing In

Comfy Couch

You did a Fantasic job MOM !!!

Sleeping Beauty !!

This is the LIFE !!

1st Day of Pre-School

Cathryn's first day of Pre-K was today. She was so excited I didn't even have to wake her up (she is not a morning person). We actually left the house on time !!! Of course I had the camera and Cathryn really didn't want to cooperate, but I pressed on and bribed her. She had a great day and informed me that the boy sitting next to her did not listen (she is one to talk). This was my first day with just Claire . We really wanted to go home and get back in bed, but I was already dressed and out, so we went shopping :o) The day went by fast and before I knew it, it was time to pick Cathryn up and get Davis. Tomorrow is another day and I will try and be more productive :o )

Cathryn's 1st Soccer Practice !!!